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SEC king Nick Saban helped force Gators, FSU coaching changes | Commentary

Alabama coach Nick Saban's dominance has changed the course of Gators and FSU history, but SEC athletics directors and presidents should not continue the trend.

Dan Mullen chasing Gators legend Steve Spurrier on golf course, gridiron

UF coach Dan Mullen's recent hole-in-one and success on the football field remained overshadowed by the feats of Gator legend Steve Spurrier.

FSU more confident, eager to be more aggressive during Willie Taggart's second season

FSU coach Willie Taggart is pleased his team enters his second season more confident. Now he wants them to play aggressive, up tempo football.

Former FSU QB EJ Manuel steps into new role with ACC Network

During the 2019 ACC Kickoff, former FSU quarterback EJ Manuel was introduced as one of the new ACC Network's on-air analysts.

ACC is not worried new network has no cable agreements, FSU fans can't see games

ACC commissioner John Swofford isn't worried vast groups of ACC fans won't be able to watch league games on its new network after it launches on Aug. 22.

USWNT players return to Orlando Pride training focused on earning more wins

After almost two months away from their club team, World Cup champions Alex Morgan, Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger returned to training with the Orlando Pride on Wednesday morning.

Orlando City confident entering hostile road matchup with improving Portland Timbers

After a rare stretch of recovery time, Orlando City hit the road to take on the Portland Timbers on Thursday in a Western Conference faceoff.

UF QB Feleipe Franks has a major-league arm, but he won't trade football for baseball

Florida Gators quarterback Feleipe Franks was drafted last month during the 31st round of the MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox, giving the 21-year-old a possible fallback plan if the NFL does not work out.

Late-game collapse to Gators still stings South Carolina

South Carolina players reflected on last season's loss to the Florida Gators, who scored 21 unanswered points during the final 16 minutes during a 35-31 last November in the Swamp.

Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa believes injured UCF QB McKenzie Milton will make a comeback

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa believes injured UCF quarterback and childhood friend McKenzie Milton will recover from a catastrophic knee injury and play football once again.

Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa is healthy again, which is good news for Tide

Alabama coach Tua Tagovailoa spent the offseason getting healthy and he believes he's better and stronger than he's been since arriving at the school.

Magic, Josh Magette reportedly reach deal on two-way contract

The Orlando Magic reportedly have filled one of their two two-way contract slots by signing guard Josh Magette.

British Open returns 68 years later to a changed Northern Ireland

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After playing for Orlando Predators, Marlon Moye-Moore searched for new team. He found one in firefighting

Former Orlando Predators fullback and linebacker Marlon Moye-Moore has found a new calling after his football career ended. Moye-Moore, 39, is now a firefighter for Orange County.

Yankees game against Tampa Bay Rays postponed Wednesday, doubleheader scheduled for Thursday

First pitch on Thursday will be at 3 p.m., with the nightcap 30 minutes after the completion of the first game.

Ex-Marlins prospect Paddack stifles Miami, Padres hang on to even series

Ex-Marlins prospect Chris Paddack no-hits Marlins through seven innings, hangs on for 3-2 win.

Pete Alonso, Dominic Smith break out big guns for late game rally

By the time Pete Alonso busted out of his post-Home Run Derby slump, the Mets were well on their way to a 14-4 win over the Twins.

Devers hits solo shot, drives in 4; Red Sox beat Jays 5-4

Rafael Devers hit a solo homer and drove in four runs, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox sent Toronto's Aaron Sanchez to his 13th straight loss, beating the Blue Jays 5-4

Yu Darvish notches his 1st win at Wrigley as a Cub in a 5-2 victory over the Reds: 'It's amazing'

Yu Darvish continued his second-half renaissance Wednesday by pitching six innings of two-hit ball as the Cubs beat the Reds 5-2.

Trey Mancini homers twice as Orioles rally against Nationals bullpen for 9-2 victory

Trey Mancini homered twice and the Orioles scored eight runs against the Nationals' bullpen for a 9-2 victory Wednesday.

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